ACTIVITIES 2024-2025

Vision in Verses – Degree and Junior college

July 7, 2024         Participants: 33

HR Litterateurs organised “Visions in Verses”, its flagship poem composing event. The event was a success with students participating from both degree and junior college. The new core committee was energetic and enthusiastic to organise this enriching contest. Also, a Chaat Counter was set up for the faculty and students. A prior registration was done for participation. However, spot registrations were also permitted. Thought-provoking themes were given to the students. Each contestant had to compose 2 poems on any 2 themes of the 4. The winning, appreciated, and the other selected poems, annually, feature in the anthology of poems, short stories and articles published by the college. The following themes were provided by the core committee: The irony of women’s life Overcoming adversities Message to your younger self Immortality The poems were judged by the knowledgeable Dr. Paromita Chakrabarti, HOD, English Department, Degree College. The poems were so good that there were some ties and apart from the winning poems, all the poems were selected for HR Litterateurs anthology of poems, short stories, and articles volume 4, academic year 2024-25, which also features the works of the alumni. The anthology is the flagship project of the club and a free copy is given to each of the contributors of the works. A participation certificate was awarded to each contestant. The winners from the college will be awarded trophies and certificates on the Annual Prize Distribution Day.

The following were the winners:

Degree College:

Ms. Ria Parker, TYBCOM: 1st
Mr. Ankush Batra, FYBAMMC: 1st
Miss. Jyoti Kukrety, FYBMS: 2nd
Miss. Grishma Wadhwani, SYBAMMC: 2nd
Miss. Vinita Achhra, SYBMS: 2nd
Miss. Yami Shah, SYBCOM; 3rd

Junior College:

Ms. Asma Dadi, SYJC: 1st
Ms. Zena Rambhia, FYJC: 2nd
Ms. Ekta Advani, FYJC: 2ND
Ms. Dhriti Shah, FYJC: 3RD
Master. Manag Shah, FYJC: 3RD
Ms. Dhristii Chatterjee, FYJC: 3rd

Remaining all the poems were appreciated and will feature in the annual anthology of poems, short stories, and articles, volume 4, A/Y 2024-24, which also features the written works of the alumni.

Weavers of Words

September 2, 2024         Participants: 10 pairs (Total: 20)

On September 2, 2024, H.R. Litterateurs hosted "Weavers of Words," a successful short story-writing competition that saw enthusiastic participation from students across junior and degree colleges. The event featured a creative twist, with participants organized into pairs and tasked with crafting original stories based on intriguing genres and limitations selected via a digital wheel. Participants had 20 minutes to start their stories before switching with their partner to continue each other's work. Some of the genres and limitations included concepts like "the unreliable narrator," "murder mystery," and "coming of age." The esteemed Miss Anita Gandhi from the English department judged the entries, and participants showcased their creativity and language skills. The winning stories will be featured in Volume 4 of the H.R. Litterateurs Anthology, which includes works from both students and alumni. Each participant received a certificate, while winners Ms. Nayonika Chapaneri and Ms. Juilee Shewale (1st place), and Mr. Anirudh Negi and Ms. Yashvi Anam (2nd place) will be awarded trophies at the Annual Prize Distribution Day.

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ACTIVITIES 2023-2024

VISIONS IN VERSES POETRY CONTEST

August 19, 2023         Participants: 22

The flagship event was organized online to let HRite budding poets showcase their talents, express themselves, and opine via verses, thus the contest name, Visions in Verses. Each poet kept the camera on as per the rule. Themes were provided on the spot. The club congratulates each participant for such unique talent. Team HR Litterateurs had well-organized the event. The following poets bagged the prizes:

Junior College

First: Asma Dadi, FYJC [The Holocaust Within & Dear Winter]

Second: Liezel Kattuparambil, FYJC [Mercy & Parents]

Third: Jyoti Kukrety, SYJC [Parents: Boundless Love & Mercy: A Noble Trait]

Promising Poet:

Iravan Ajgaonkar, FYJC [No Mercy]

Degree College

First: Jayti Nagori, TYBMS [Mercy's Grace & Parents]

Second: Nami Mehta, FYBMMC [Parents & Surviving Holocaust]

Third: Poorva Kadam, FYBMS [Mercy & Parents]

Promising Poets:

Shirin John, FYBCOM [Mercy]

Hrishita Palrecha, FYBFM [Parents: God on Earth & Mercy]

EXTEMPORE

September 16 2023

'Extempore with interesting twists' had junior college students showcase oratory skills with on-the-spot topics even testing the students’ knowledge. It amazingly turned some audience into participants and winners. Mr. Arham Bafna warmly welcomed all and Miss. Lovina Sakhrani explained all the rules.

The event consisted of two rounds. Round 1 saw the participants pick up a topic chit and give a two-minute talk. Interesting topics were spoken on followed by judges’ questions answered by the participants. Round two, more exciting, had 4 optional twists. Participants got differing twists and added humour elements captivating the audience.

The judges Mrs. Bhavna Shah and Mrs. Anupama Sawant highly motivated the participants and the audience. They said that the speakers logically spoke and with each round their confidence increased diminishing the stage phobia. The judges and the club in charge, Miss. Anita Gandhi encouraged the students to keep participating. The winners were awarded gift vouchers. Sirshti gave a vote of thanks. Team HR Litterateurs from junior college which well-organized the event, profusely thanked the Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani for her constant motivation and support and the prizes. The Annual Prize Distribution Day would witness the winners bag trophies and certificates.

Winners:

First: Teerth Jain

Second: Dia Asnani and Ashray Chavan

Third: Raghav Dharwani and Liezel Kattuparambil

Inner Space: Open Mic by HR Litterateurs

November 3, 2023         Attendees: 13

HR Litterateurs offered a platform for poets, writers, and speakers to meet their sounding boards sharing their written works and expressing themselves on their chosen topics. It also aimed at students shedding their stage phobia gaining exposure and boosting confidence. The poets’ expressive poetry recitals captivated the audience. The thought-provoking stand-up comedians' comic stories of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, connecting these to how it affected the people and the great art of living were interesting for one and all. Some even shared paranormal experiences causing goosebumps. The event fostered inclusivity and artistic growth. The club will continue to hold such events for more students to meet the like-minded and express themselves.

The Anthology of Poems & Narratives: An Odyssey of Myriad Genres - Book Launch

April 22, 2024         Participants: 35+ Parents and Students

The Anthology of Myriad Genres Volume 3, with contributions of poems, articles, and short stories by HRITES 2022-23 and 2023-24, and the Alumni, published by H.R. College was launched. Dr. Pooja Ramchandani and the proud parents of the contributors unveiled the book. The poets and writers from the college and the alumni were elated.

Dr. Ramchandani motivated the students asking the students to keep up their passions along with their careers. The messages of Mr. Kishu H. Mansukhani, trustee, HSNCB, Dr. Rani Tyagi, Vice Principal, Degree College, and Dr. Paromita Chakrabarti were read out by team HR LITTERATEURS. They praised the students and congratulated them and the parents. The teacher-in-charge Miss. Anita Gandhi addressed the students and told them how her years of dream of getting published the poems, short stories, and articles of the students was fulfilled with the college publishing the series. The initiative started by her in 2020-21 will continue providing a platform to the talented and skilled students. Each poet and writer was given the individual copy of the anthology as a gift from the college post the launch. Some students shared their overwhelming views about this chance to see their works published and promised to keep contributing their works to the anthology.

As the Social Responsibility of the club and a step towards nurturing the environment, the club had brought Aloevera plants to gift to the students and parents. Dr. Ramchandani was happy to do the honours. Some students then read out their works.
A healthy refreshment of fresh fruits was served to all.

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HR LITTERATEURS INAUGURATION & HUMAN LIBRARY

August 6, 2022         Participants: 21

HR Litterateurs, H.R. College’s official writers’ club is born out of management and Principal’s vision of inculcating and honing writing skills of the HRites. It is a platform to give opportunities to the students to showcase their writing skills & meet like-minded students. It’s inauguration and the first event Human Library was organized from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM. Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani inaugurated the club and encouraged the students to write and get their works published by H.R. College in the anthology. Degree college Vice Principal Mr. Navin Punjabi and the club incharge Ms. Anita Gandhi too addressed the students and inspired them to write. In the human library, students got to listen to the experienced Mrs. Malavika Nagarkar running the Balakashrams NGO in Mumbai. The event concluded after the Q&A with a vote of thanks.

YOUNG WORLDS’ GLIMPSES - THE SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST

December 12, 2022

A short story writing contest was held for degree and junior college. Winner Ms. Wafa Machiwala, SYJC student, was presented with a gift voucher, trophy, and certificate on the Annual Prize Distribution Day.

VISIONS IN VERSES - THE POETRY WRITING CONTEST

December 14, 2022

A poetry writing contest was held for the degree and junior college in which the contestants had to compose 2 poems, the themes and rules for which were given on the spot. The following students bagged trophies, gift vouchers, and certificates on the Annual Prize Distribution Day:

Degree College:

First Prize: Ms. Jayti Nagori from F.Y.BMS for her 2 priceless poems: Heartfelt Conversations and Teachers.
Second Prize: Ms. Riya Choithani from T.Y.BMS for her deeply thoughtful poem: God and His Colours.
Third Prize: Ms. Aditi Walia from T.Y.B.Com for her valuable poem: Finding Peace.

Junior College:

First Prize: Ms. Hrishita Palrecha from S.Y.J.C. for her impactful poems: Environment and Attitude of Gratitude [to Teachers].
Second Prize: Ms. Dia Agarwal from S.Y.J.C. for her expressive poem: Nostalgia.
Third Prize: Ms. Jyoti Kukrety from F.Y.J.C. for her wonderful poem: Gratitude to Teachers.

INTER COLLEGIATE ORGANISED

THE LITREAT - H.R. LITTERATEURS INTER-COLLEGE EVENT

August 29, 2022         Participants: 15

HR Litterateurs, the official writers’ club of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics organized an online inter-collegiate short story writing competition ‘THE LITREAT’. Participants from Mumbai and Thane colleges penned stories on the themes of nature as well as used satire and realism. The stories were judged based on theme, plot, characterization, settings, and language. The winners of the competition were awarded E-certificates. The event concluded with a vote of thanks.

BOOK LAUNCH: ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS, SHORT STORIES, AND ARTICLES

March 25, 2023

Faculty in-charge: Anthology, Hr Litterateurs & English Dept. in-charge [Junior College]: Ms. Anita Gandhi

The Launch of the Anthology: A Journey of Myriad Genres Begins [Volume 2, Academic Year 2021-22] was held in the Annual Prize Distribution of Junior College. Dr. Mrs. Pooja Ramchandani, along with the guests, launched the Anthology of Poems, Short Stories, and Articles. 32 ecstatic and zestful students of the 64 who had contributed to this anthology were up on the stage with their copies of their depth-filled literary works, a spectacle to behold; a serious, responsible, and professional contribution indeed.

The first anthology was launched last year on Republic Day, thus, the anthology marching ahead. A free copy each is given to the student contributors by the college, under whose banner the book is published by Dr. Ramchandani. Ms. Kanchankaur Balani [TYBCOM batch 2020-21], the ex-student who had helped Ms. Anita Gandhi, the teacher in-charge, with the club formation was also present on a special invitation. Some Core Committee members of HR Litterateurs [Degree & Junior College], the writers’ and poets’ club of this college, who are also the poets, were also on the stage. Some proud parents of the student poets and writers were part of the audience.

The teacher in-charge and editor of the anthology, Miss. Anita Gandhi congratulates every poet and writer and invites them and more HRite poets and writers to keep contributing to the anthology year after year and keep afire this passion in their lives. The next volume of the anthology invites poems, short stories, and nonfiction including articles.

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ACTIVITIES 2021-2022

LAUNCH OF AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS

January 26, 2022

H.R. College of Commerce & Economics launched its first anthology of poems of the HRites batch of 2020-2021, on the 73rd Republic Day of India, in an online event attended by young HRite poets, their parents and friends.

Mr. Kishu H. Mansukhani, President of the HSNC Board; Dr. [Mrs.] Pooja Ramchandani, Principal of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics; Chief Guest Mrs. Meghna Pant, a celebrated author, feminist, journalist, speaker, columnist & screenwriter, unveiled the anthology of poems - The Creative Young Bards.

The programme started with the Ganesha & Saraswati Vandana and Navras - the Moods, which are expressed by the poems too, by Ms Gautami Taggerse, a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. Mr. Mansukhani congratulated the students & motivated them to write more and go beyond. He regarded this publication as a milestone for the college, HSNCU & HSNC Board. He infused all with zest by stating that he would sponsor the next anthology.

The Principal interacted with the poets & their proud parents and declared that the next anthology would be a combination of poems & short stories, this anthology would be a part of the college website & this publication would continue annually. The Chief Guest, Mrs. Meghna Pant adulated the poets’ works, asked them to keep dreaming & work hard to fulfill their dreams, shared some of her life experiences that had influenced her & asked the students to believe in themselves. Degree college Vice Principal Dr. Navin Punjabi encouraged the students as well.

The Creative Young Bards, HR Litterateurs and the Junior College English Dept. in-charge Miss Anita Gandhi too addressed the students, eulogising their myriad emotions and opinions expressed through their works. Miss Gandhi added that these were the first poets to be published by the college in an anthology of poems and they would leave a legacy for the coming batches of the HRites. Some of the talented young bards recited their impactful poems. A vote of thanks was given by Miss Anita Gandhi and the event ended concluded with the National Anthem.

The event can be viewed here https://youtu.be/SsqN5mVCc3w

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